| Dish | What it is | Where to try it |
|---|---|---|
| Stone crab claws | Cold, cracked claws with mustard sauce. In season October 15 to May 1. | Joe's Stone Crab (Miami Beach), Keys Fisheries (Marathon) |
| Key lime pie | Tart key lime custard in a graham crust. Pale yellow, never green. | Blue Heaven and Kermit's (Key West), Joe's Stone Crab |
| Cuban sandwich | Ham, roast pork, Swiss, pickles and mustard, pressed. Tampa adds salami. | Versailles (Miami), Columbia Restaurant (Tampa) |
| Grouper sandwich | Fried, grilled or blackened grouper on a bun | Frenchy's (Clearwater Beach) and Gulf Coast fish houses |
| Conch fritters | Fried dough with chopped conch, with a dipping sauce | Southport Raw Bar (Fort Lauderdale), Alabama Jack's (Keys) |
| Smoked fish dip | Smoked mullet or mahi blended into a spread for crackers | Ted Peters (St. Pete) and fish markets statewide |
| Cafecito | Sweet Cuban espresso | Any ventanita (walk-up window) in Miami |
| Gator bites | Fried alligator tail | Fish camps and roadside spots, especially near the Everglades |
| Florida citrus | Oranges, grapefruit and fresh-squeezed juice | Roadside stands and farmers markets in winter |
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Frequently asked questions
Why are only stone crab claws eaten?
Florida law allows only the claws to be harvested. The crab is returned to the water and can regrow its claws.
What is the official pie of Florida?
Key lime pie, designated in 2006.